1st - b4 disassemble, determine where the problem might be.
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Slow boot might be a slow HDD or an HDD with errors. Google CHKDSK to see how to run that. It will clear a lot of problems. Then run SFC /scannow. both the above must be run from a CMD prompt. SFC should be run as administrator.
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Slow boot might be a slow HDD or an HDD with errors. Google CHKDSK to see how to run that. It will clear a lot of problems. Then run SFC /scannow. Both the above must be run from a CMD prompt. SFC should be run as administrator.
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Slowness when running apps might be the same issues as a slow boot.
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Slowness when running apps might be the same issues as a slow boot, your antivirus or your internet connection - if the app uses internet.
Slowness when using a browser might be your antivirus, your old WiFi module, or your internet connection.
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2nd - it is unlikely that an older system will have an "SSD slot" better known as NVMe SSD.
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However, you can replace the HDD drive with an SSD drive.
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2nd - it is unlikely that an older system will have an "SSD slot" better known as NVMe SSD. However, you can replace the HDD drive with an SSD drive.
2nd - to disassemble, try this video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMU9n2ofa3I
3rd - if not the right one, try googling for "disassemble HP [your model #]"
1st - b4 disassemble, determine where the problem might be.
Slow boot might be a slow HDD or an HDD with errors. Google CHKDSK to see how to run that. It will clear a lot of problems. Then run SFC /scannow. both the above must be run from a CMD prompt. SFC should be run as administrator.
Slowness when running apps might be the same issues as a slow boot.
Slowness when using a browser might be your antivirus, your old WiFi module, or your internet connection.
2nd - it is unlikely that an older system will have an "SSD slot" better known as NVMe SSD.
However, you can replace the HDD drive with an SSD drive.
2nd - to disassemble, try this video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMU9n2ofa3I
3rd - if not the right one, try googling for "disassemble HP [your model #]"